DemocratNot in office · last served 2010Last on a ballot: Nov 2010
Charles Melancon
Charles Melancon ran in 5 elections between 2004 and 2010, winning 4. Served in the U.S. House (LA-3).
- Elections
- 5
- 2004–2010
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Melancon was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Melancon has run
Margin: how far Melancon finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | U.S. Senate, Louisiana | General | Lost | David Vitter (R), Randall Todd Hayes (L), Michael Karlton Brown (I) | 37.7% | R+18.9 | $4M |
| 2008 | U.S. House, LA-3 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — | $1.5M |
| 2006 | U.S. House, LA-3 | General | Won | Craig Romero (R), Olangee "oj" Breech (D), James Lee Blake Jr. (L) | 55% | D+14.7 | $2.7M |
| 2004 | U.S. House, LA-3 | Runoff | Won | William Tauzin (R) | 50.2% | +0.5 | — |
| 2004 | U.S. House, LA-3 | General | Won | William Tauzin (R) | 50.2% | D+0.5 | $1.8M |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Melancon has held
- U.S. House, LA-3 · 2005–2010
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Melancon has run against
- David Vitter (R) · 2010 election, lost
- Craig Romero (R) · 2006 election, won
- William Tauzin (R) · 2004 runoff, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)